Judith Freeman
Executive Director, New Organizing Institute

Judith is the co-founder and Executive Director of the New Organizing Institute, a training, research, and development organization for technology-enabled organizers, activists, staff, and leaders. In 2008 Judith worked on the Obama new media team, coordinating their field and new media efforts. Previously, she was the senior political strategist at the AFL-CIO, where she also co-founded the Analyst Institute. During the 2004 presidential election, she worked on the Kerry campaign’s internet operations. She advises political campaigns, unions, hill, government, and non-profit organizations on campaigns, organizing, targeting, strategy and technology infrastructure. She worked for five years in technology at the University of Chicago where she also organized with social justice organizations.

We will explore the ways government agencies can use new media tools to connect with citizens through online communities, providing better access and transparency to government services. By utilizing online tools to connect citizens with offline resources, government agencies can create lasting relationships with citizens, empowering Americans while providing information and transparency.
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